Rep. Cusack Wins Primary In 5th Norfolk District

BRAINTREE, MA — State Rep. Mark Cusack (D-Braintree), has won his primary battle against challenger Paul Hennessy.

Cusack defeated Hennessy with 62.8 percent of the vote. He has served in the seat for the past nine years. Hennessy, also of Braintree, works as a drinking water supply facilities operator for the Randolph and Holbrook Joint Water Board.

On the Republican side of the district, Frank Collins ran unopposed and will square off against Cusack in November.

Here are the unofficial primary results in the 5th Norfolk District, according to the Associated Press:

Democratic Primary

• Mark Cusack (i) - 5,259
• Paul Hennessy - 3,109

Republican Primary

• Frank Collins -